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Community Teaching Artist

Interactive Readings: Stories Alive! is an interactive storytelling program for children ages 2-12 featuring diverse children’s books. Interactive Readings will occur approximately 25-50 times at various community sites around Boston to include, but not limited to, a combination of local community centers, libraries, pre-schools, hospitals, and after-school sites.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for completing the following:

  • Perform as the Lead Teaching Artist in approximately 25-50 Interactive Readings
  • Interact with preschool and elementary aged audience members to create a positive and educational experience
  • Attend Teaching Artist orientation at the Boch Center Education Department (specific date/time TBD)
  • Help in creation of scripts/workshops with Outreach Programs Manager for selected book
  • Arrive to all rehearsals and performances at designated call times
  • Complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Check or background check

Interactive Readings: Stories Alive! Schedule (subject to change)

Interactive Readings typically take place weekdays during the school day, as well as some after school hours. The readings will occur approximately September 29th, 2025 - November 21st, 2025, with the potential for extension. An orientation will be scheduled before the start of the readings, approximately mid-September. (exact date and time TBD).

Monday-Fridays: Session times slots are approximately 10am-11am, 12pm-1pm, 2pm-3pm, and 4pm-5pm. Schedule will be set based on Teaching Artist and Community site availability. Some Saturday availability may be required.

Each Interactive Reading workshop is 1 hour long

COMPENSATION: $36.50/hour, including up to 50 interactive reading sessions and up to 20 hours of orientation, preparation, and rehearsal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience in the performing arts (theatre, music, dance, spoken word)
  • Experience working with pre-school and elementary-aged children
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, especially with multicultural communities
  • A positive attitude and enthusiasm
  • Ability to work collaboratively on a team
  • Flexibility and creative problem-solving
  • Access to reliable transportation to/from Interactive Reading sites
  • A sense of humor is a must!

Please send a cover letter and resume to Jasmine Garcia (she/her), Outreach Programs Manager, at jgarcia@bochcenter.org by September 24th, 2025. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please note availability (days/times) in your cover letter.

The Boch Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse, inclusive staff. We especially encourage applications from people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGTBQIA+ community.